Erik Denmark Explained

Erik "The Red" Denmark (born about 1980) is an American competitive eater and a member of the International Federation of Competitive Eating. He lives in Seattle, Washington and is nicknamed after Erik the Red, who was a Viking that founded the first Nordic settlement in Greenland. He has a master’s degree in digital communications media and works in aerospace procurement.^{[1] [2]}

Competition and records

Denmark competed in the 2007 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, placing 14th and eating 26 hot dogs with buns in 12 minutes.^[3] He placed 11th in 2006 eating 22 hot dogs.

• Native American fry bread: 9.75 fry breads in 8 minutes, October 28, 2006
• Hamburgers: 45 Krystal hamburgers in 8 minutes at the 2007 Krystal Square Off Finals, October 28, 2007
• Shrimp: 4 lb and 15 oz spot shrimp in 12 minutes, September 22, 2006

External links

• Erik Denmark - Bio at the International Federation of Competitive Eating website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bishop . Greg . 2007-07-01 . Eating away at the competition . 2024-02-21 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
2. Web site: Writer . Alex Gallagher, Progress Staff . 2021-07-22 . He's a top dog in hot dog eating contests . 2024-02-21 . Scottsdale Progress . en.
3. Web site: Joey Chestnut Beats Kobayashi, Brings Mustard Yellow Belt Back to America. 2007-07-04. 2007-07-05.